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‘Bail is rule’, says Bombay HC
Mumbai: The Bombay High Court has emphasised that the principle of bail is the rule, and refusal is an exception, saying detaining a prisoner for a long period without trial amounts to…
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Woman booked in Mumbai for criticising ‘Operation Sindoor’ on social media
New Delhi: Mumbai’s Malvani Police have registered an FIR against a woman for criticising ‘Operation Sindoor’ in a controversial social media post. The FIR was filed on May 10, and a notice…
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HC denies pre-arrest bail to doctor accused of molesting juniors
Mumbai: The Bombay High Court has denied pre-arrest bail to a senior doctor of the civic-run KEM Hospital, accused of molesting six women junior doctors, noting that it must consider the “emotional…
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Trump praises leadership of India, Pakistan for reaching ceasefire
New York: US President Donald Trump on Sunday praised the “strong and unwaveringly powerful” leadership of India and Pakistan for reaching a ceasefire, saying their legacy is greatly enhanced by their brave…
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Pope Leo XIV pledges to address AI, continue rrancis’ work
Vatican City: Pope Leo XIV laid out the vision of his papacy Saturday, identifying artificial intelligence as one of the most critical matters facing humanity and vowing to continue with some of…
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Bengaluru devotees donate giant silver lamps to Tirupati Temple
Tirupati: Four giant silver lamps were donated to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), the official custodian of Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple, here on Saturday, said an official press release. Three devotees – Radha…
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J&K govt urges people to maintain calm, warns against misinformation
Srinagar: Amid heightened tensions along the border with Pakistan, the Jammu and Kashmir government on Sunday issued a public advisory urging citizens to stay calm and avoid engaging with unverified claims circulating…
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Putin proposes direct talks with Kyiv in Istanbul to end Russia-Ukraine war
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed holding direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, hours after Kyiv and European leaders called for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire to start…
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Saudi Arabia announces largest ever Haj operation plan
Riyadh: With Haj season just a few weeks away, Saudi Arabia has unveiled the largest operational plan in the history of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques.…
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Haj 2025: Indian expat arrested for using ambulance to transport four people to Makkah
Makkah: Saudi authorities have arrested an Indian expatriate for illegally using an ambulance to transport four individuals to Makkah in violation of Haj 2025 regulations. According to the Haj Security Forces, the…